King and Queen County Property Taxes

King and Queen County, Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$105/mo escrow

#28 of 133 counties in Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.52%

vs. Virginia Avg35.7% below
vs. National Avg53.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$240,900

State avg $278,065

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,288

$107/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,174

$98/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#28

of 133 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in King and Queen County, Virginia

King and Queen taxes well below national average

King and Queen County's effective tax rate of 0.523% is less than half the national median property tax of $2,690, making it among the most affordable counties in America. At just $1,261 annually on the median home, residents here pay 53% less in property taxes than the typical American household.

Virginia's most tax-friendly county

King and Queen County has the lowest effective tax rate in Virginia at 0.523%, well below the state average of 0.671%. Residents pay just $1,261 in median property taxes compared to the state median of $1,960.

The cheapest option in the region

King and Queen County undercuts its Tidewater neighbors significantly: Lancaster County at 0.490% and King George at 0.561% are the only competitors, but King and Queen offers the best overall value for homeowners. Compared to Loudoun County's 0.882% rate, King and Queen saves residents thousands annually.

What $240,900 home costs yearly

On the median home valued at $240,900, King and Queen County homeowners pay approximately $1,261 per year in property taxes. This translates to about $105 monthly—one of the lowest burdens in the state.

Check if your assessment is fair

Even in tax-friendly King and Queen County, many homeowners are overassessed and don't realize they can appeal their property valuations. A professional assessment review could potentially lower your tax bill further.

How King and Queen County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

King and Queen County$1,261
Virginia State Average$1,960
National Average$1,924

King and Queen County

0.52%

Effective rate

Virginia Avg

0.70%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in King and Queen County, Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in King and Queen County, Virginia is 0.52%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in King and Queen County?
The median annual property tax payment in King and Queen County is $1,261. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,288, while those without a mortgage pay $1,174.
How does King and Queen County compare to the Virginia average?
King and Queen County's effective tax rate of 0.52% is lower than the Virginia state average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax in King and Queen County is $1,261, compared to the state average of $1,960.
What is the median home value in King and Queen County, Virginia?
The median home value in King and Queen County, Virginia is $240,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is King and Queen County a low property tax area in Virginia?
Yes — King and Queen County's effective property tax rate of 0.52% is below the Virginia average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax of $1,261 is also lower the state average of $1,960, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does King and Queen County rank for property taxes in Virginia?
King and Queen County ranks #28 out of 133 counties in Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.52% and median annual tax of $1,261, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.